Originally Posted by Brian Ratliff

I don't see it; are you talking about the intersection that's a quarter or half mile back from where the google maps link is? I ride situationally. I drive situationally. There are broad rules that outline the road "system" (which are the traffic laws), but these laws aren't going to tell me how to act in every situation. In this case, I would ride the shoulder. I mean, if the google map pictures are any indication, it's like a bike superhighway down that hill. To do otherwise in response to imaginary hazards is to add danger to the situation. Adjust your riding to accommodate real situations. Not imaginary situations. That's my advice to the OP.